A doomsday scenario for American AI
That is the title of my latest Free Press column, here is the closing bit: Sick and elderly Americans will go to Chinese companies for their AI-invented and AI-tested medical devices and drugs. America still will be a wealthy country, so China will charge the highest prices possible, yet prioritize Chinese citizens for treatment. Large […] The post A doomsday scenario for American AI appeared…
In my latest column for the Free Press, I explore a chilling doomsday scenario for American AI. This article reveals that American seniors and the ill may turn to Chinese companies for cutting-edge medical technologies and treatments. Despite America's economic strength, Chinese entities would likely charge exorbitant prices, yet grant preferential treatment to Chinese patients.
As a result, a significant number of Americans would suffer premature deaths, potentially numbering in the millions. This "invisible graveyard" represents lives lost due to delayed access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Ultimately, the root cause of this crisis lies in widespread fear surrounding powerful AI models. This fear, lacking any scientific evidence or market indicators, was primarily propagated through social media.
The article argues that this hypothetical fear led to an irrational reaction, causing people to abandon America's AI leadership in favor of being intimidated by potential dangers. The author urges readers to consider whether such fear-based thinking is the best approach to safeguarding life, liberty, and happiness. The author believes that proactive problem-solving is the most effective strategy to address truly existential risks, rather than incessantly discussing conjectured doomsday scenarios.
Written by urgent.news from Marginal Revolution's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
